Brian Gongol
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Scientists are working on ways to shut down the human body in a state similar to hibernation in order to prevent tissue damage in the event of major trauma -- or organ transplantation
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It has a concrete roof in an inverted arc, which makes it distinctly modernist in its own way. Now, whether it's really a Mona Lisa in its own right is probably an overstatement, but there's definitely something to be said for putting a little style into the ordinary -- including gas stations. Speaking of the Mona Lisa, researchers think they know who she is.
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He calls for better parenting, more responsibility for one's own health, more encouragement of education and particularly higher education, and more entrepreneurialism. That's an appropriate message for everybody.
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Probably the most important thing Rep. Ron Paul has ever said. Unfortunately, his Presidential campaign took a sad turn towards isolationism and nativism, which really undercut his cause.
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Murphy's Law prevails nowhere more than with the personal computer: At just the moment you need your data the most, there's always a chance that something will go horribly wrong. Critical files should be backed up frequently -- monthly at the very least, if not weekly or even more often. Portable hard drives cost practically nothing anymore, and they can provide an unbeatable safety net.